SEATTLE — In an exciting matchup on Thursday night, the Seattle Kraken triumphed over the Philadelphia Flyers with a 6-4 score, thanks in part to a flurry of goals in the second period. Eeli Tolvanen, Jordan Eberle, and Shane Wright each found the back of the net within a span of just three minutes, helping Seattle secure the victory.

Tolvanen lit the lamp at the 14:57 mark, which broke the 2-2 tie. Eberle quickly followed with another goal at 17:44, and just eight seconds after that, Wright added another to extend the Kraken’s lead to three goals. Jared McCann had earlier helped Seattle tie the game at 2-2 with his goal that kicked off an impressive scoring spree.

Despite a strong comeback effort from Philadelphia, with goals from Cam York and Jamie Drysdale narrowing the margin to 5-4 in the third period, Oliver Bjorkstrand managed to net a crucial goal with just over five minutes remaining to set the score at 6-4, solidifying Seattle’s lead.

On the Flyers’ side, Scott Laughton had a standout performance, scoring twice in the first period. Brandon Montour contributed a goal for the Kraken, while Chandler Stephenson notched an assist in his milestone 500th NHL game. Meanwhile, Kraken’s goalie Philipp Grubauer was solid between the pipes, recording 21 saves throughout the contest.

Takeaways from the game highlighted Laughton’s strong start this season, with two goals and three points achieved in just four games. This early success was notable as he didn’t score his second goal during the previous season until his 24th game.

For the Kraken, this victory marked head coach Dan Bylsma’s first win at home, especially welcome after a prior loss against St. Louis during the season opener on October 8.

In a critical moment during the match, the Kraken’s early lead appeared to be in jeopardy after Philadelphia managed to close the gap. However, Bjorkstrand’s swift breakaway goal at the 14:51 mark provided some breathing room for Seattle and the fans, alleviating the nerves as the game approached its climax.

Analyzing the stats, the Kraken racked up a total of 12 assists, with standout performances from Andre Burakovsky and Jared McCann, each contributing two assists. Notably, McCann enjoyed a three-point night, marking his first of the season.

Looking ahead, the Flyers are set to host the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night, while the Kraken will face off against the Calgary Flames on the same evening.